Attending an engagement in Columbia yesterday, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex styled a fresh handbag trend that fashion people in New York and Monaco have marked as a key buy for the new season.
Bypassing the brown and black handbags that have saturated markets this season, Markle instead reached for a bright and fresh white handbag to complete her elegant look. Selecting Loro Piana’s Loom Bag L32 (£3775), the bag featured a structured yet slightly slouchy silhouette that offered a striking contrast against her navy ensemble.
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Styling a two-piece set from Veronica Beard, Markle opted for a sleeveless halter neck top and cigarette trousers outfit in a rich navy shade. Pairing her warm-weather look with black slingback heels from Manolo Blahnik (£625), The Duchess crafted a polished ensemble that could hold up in Columbia’s warm climate whilst nodding to autumn’s forthcoming key trends.
Simple and easy to style, Markle’s chic ensemble spoke to her preference for clean silhouettes and tailored two-pieces. Using the white bag trend to inject some lightness into her look, she cultivated a clean colour palette of white, black and navy, showing us the three-tone look that we’ll be seeing everywhere this autumn.
Whilst Markle styled her bag during a trip to Columbia, I’ve also spotted the bag trend take off in some of the chicest cities out there. A neutral shade that’s both fresh and clean—and goes with practically every other colour—the white handbag trend adds a bright and polished element to an outfit in an easy and uncomplicated way.
A new staple on the style set scene, I’ve been slowly coming around to this trend in recent months. Having brushed it aside for fear of looking “cheap”—which probably reflects my own lack of confidence in keeping a white leather item clean, I’ve recently come to accept that they trend can look supremely elegant when thoughtfully styled. Meghan’s navy and white pairing looks harmonious and fresh, but I’ve also seen the trend worn with other light neutral shades in an undeniably chic way.
Having spotted this back trend on the streets of New York, Monaco and now, Columbia, we’re certain to see the trend become a new-season staple this year.
If you, too are inspired by the growing handbag trend, and Markle’s excellent styling, read on to discover her outfit here as well as shop our edit of the best white handbags below.
SHOP MEGHAN’S OUTFIT HERE:
Veronica Beard
Orlinda Vest
Shop this before it sells out.
This set also comes in a brick red shade.
This also comes in four other colours.
Manolo Blahnik
Carolyne 70
Black slingback heels are a wardrobe investment that will pay off for years.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST WHITE HANDBAGS HERE:
Anthropologie
Melie Bianco Brigitte Large Faux Leather Shoulder Bag
This is a fashion person’s favourite.
Mango
Leather-Effect Shoulder Bag
This also comes in black and brown.
Mango
Double-Handle Bowling Bag
This is the perfect size for everyday styling.
This also comes in eight other shades.
Reformation
Medium Chiara Convertible Bag
Shop this whilst it’s on sale.
Loewe
Mini Flamenco Clutch in Nappa Calfskin
This also comes in a slightly larger size.
Khaite
Lina Medium Leather Shoulder Bag
Style this over your shoulder or wear it as a clutch.
This looks more expensive than it is.
Metier
Perriand All Day Leather Tote
This can fit in a large laptop as well as a water bottle and clothing.
